Lynn Dudley is senior vice president, retirement and international benefits policy, for the American Benefits Council, the national trade association for companies concerned about federal legislation and regulations affecting all aspects of the employee benefits system. The Council's members represent the entire spectrum of the private employee benefits community and either sponsor directly or administer retirement and health plans covering more than 100 million Americans.
Retirement security requires planning, commitment and investment over many years. Employer-sponsored retirement plans provide a framework for those efforts, thanks …